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dentistden‧tist /ˈdentɪst/ ●●● S3 noun [countable]  - I'm going to the dentist this afternoon.
- I hate going to the dentist's.
- My dentist told me I shouldn't eat so much chocolate.
- You should visit the dentist twice a year.
- Already 60% of dentists in Oxfordshire are in private practise.
- Ask your dentist or dental hygienist for advice on using floss.
- Does he believe this stricture should also apply to lawyers, doctors and dentists?
- Forensic dentists will assist if intact teeth are found.
- My cabbie turned out to be an out-of-work dentist, and I couldn't quarrel with his diagnosis.
- My fear of dentists dates back to my earliest experiences in the twenties.
- See your dentist Regular checkups with the dentist are essential for everybody.
- You're trying to take it away with all these dentists and bone men and switching her side in bed.
► dentist someone whose job is to treat people’s teeth: · I’ve made an appointment with the dentist.· She always dreaded a visit to the dentist. ► oral surgeon a dentist who has special training to operate on people’s teeth ► orthodontist a dentist who makes teeth straight when they have not been growing correctly ► dental hygienist/hygienist someone who is specially trained to help a dentist by cleaning teeth and giving advice about how to keep teeth healthy: · Ask your dental hygienist for advice on using floss. ► dental practitioner formal a dentist a doctor who treats people's teeth► dentist · My dentist told me I shouldn't eat so much chocolate.see/visit the dentist (=go to the dentist and be examined or treated) · You should visit the dentist twice a year.the dentist's (=the place where the dentist works) · I hate going to the dentist's. ► Nurses, Doctors, etcanaesthetist, nounanalysis, nounanalyst, nounanesthesiologist, nounantenatal, adjectiveapothecary, nounautopsy, nouncaregiver, nouncarer, nouncaring, adjectivecharge nurse, nounchemist, nounchiropodist, nounclinic, nounconsultant, nounconsultation, noundental hygienist, noundental nurse, noundental surgeon, noundentist, noundiagnosis, noundoc, noundoctor, nounDr, family practice, nounflying doctor, noungeneral practice, noungeneral practitioner, noungown, nounGP, noungroup practice, nounhealth care, nounhealth centre, nounhealth service, nounhealth visitor, nounHippocratic oath, nounhouseman, nounhygienist, nounintern, nouninternist, nouninvasive, adjectivelocum, nounMD, nounmedic, nounmedical certificate, nounmedical practitioner, nounmedico, nounM.O., nounnurse, nounnurse, verbnursing, nounobstetrician, nounoculist, nounoperate, verboperation, nounoptician, nounoptometrist, nounorthodontist, nounorthopedist, nounosteopath, nounpaediatrician, nounparamedic, nounphysician, nounphysio, nounphysiotherapist, nounpodiatrist, nounporter, nounprescribe, verbprescription, nounprognosis, nounpsychiatrist, nounpsychoanalyst, nounquack, nounregistrar, nounresident, nounscalpel, nounsister, nounspecialist, nounspecimen, nounstaff nurse, nounstethoscope, nounsurgeon, nounsurgery, nountreatment, nounwitch-doctor, noun ► the dentist/the dentist’s (=the place where a dentist works) I’m going to the dentist this afternoon. ► a dentist’s/dental appointment· She has a dental appointment, so she won’t be in until later. VERB► find· The General Medical Council should find itself a good dentist and get some teeth.· If you could find his dentist, he could probably identify him. ► go· She leaves, he believing she is going to the dentist.· He points out that the process is about as pleasant as going to the dentist.· We estimated that on an average working day about 650,000 people saw their family doctor and another 300,000 went to the dentist.· I still don't enjoy going to the dentist but I have to admit that the modern men are wonderful.· TRANSEN-DENTALS I went to the dentist for the annual scale and polish. ► visit· It was aimed at teaching children correct diet, oral hygiene instruction and the importance of visiting the dentist.· Protect your teeth and gums by eating a well-balanced diet and visiting your dentist regularly.· You are likely to find that you need more fillings when you visit the dentist.· Those who have lost their teeth and wear dentures should still visit their dentist every six months.· If you have any queries your pharmacist will be pleased to give advice and may also suggest that you visit your dentist.· He was due to visit the dentist on Saturday.· People who can't afford private treatment will be forced to visit school dentists or mobile dental surgeries.· Looking after yourself ... visiting the dentist. someone whose job is to treat people’s teeththe dentist/the dentist’s (=the place where a dentist works) I’m going to the dentist this afternoon.THESAURUSdentist someone whose job is to treat people’s teeth: · I’ve made an appointment with the dentist.· She always dreaded a visit to the dentist.oral surgeon a dentist who has special training to operate on people’s teethorthodontist a dentist who makes teeth straight when they have not been growing correctlydental hygienist/hygienist someone who is specially trained to help a dentist by cleaning teeth and giving advice about how to keep teeth healthy: · Ask your dental hygienist for advice on using floss.dental practitioner formal a dentist |